How To Fix FOT_B2A305 - Error when importing return data. Check Customizing

FOT_B2A305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_B2A - Messages Administration Report Electronic Data Transmission

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Error when importing return data. Check Customizing

What causes this issue?

Errors occurred when importing the reported financial data of company
code &V1&, period &V2&, sequence number &V3&, version &V4&.

System Response

The return is not sent.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing of organization &V1& for errors or
inconsistencies. Create a new return for the period specified.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FOT_B2A305 - Details

• The SAP error message FOT_B2A305 typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or customization settings related to the import of return data in the SAP system. This error is often associated with the B2A (Business to Application) interface, which is used for electronic data interchange (EDI) between business partners and the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The error may arise due to incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the SAP system related to the B2A interface.
  Missing Customizing Entries: There may be missing entries in the customizing settings that are required for processing return data.
  Data Format Issues: The data being imported may not conform to the expected format or structure, leading to validation errors.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the import operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (usually SPRO) and check the settings related to B2A processing.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing entries